From a personal perspective, I have always been the advocate for an alternative view point for finding yourself, and this can translate into what you grow on this planet and the rationale as to why. If you have limited space and are looking to seed, create an imprint and grow some alternative therapy plants yourself, then I have some ideas for you.
Three plants that are resonating with me the most lately are the cactus, nettle and orchid, so I wanted to share some benefits that these plants have to offer therapeutically in case you wanted to get gardening and grow your own.
First off, the cactus. Yes, it is a rarity as a natural grower in cities but also something you can purchase as a succulent anywhere in the world. Advantages of the cactus plant from a holistic perspective is that they redirect negative energy, balance the energy flow of the space in a house or garden, and create a better environment that attracts higher vibrations. From a health benefit, cactus water hydrates and revives your skin naturally, it contains naturally-occurring electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and rare antioxidants.
Secondly, I wanted to share my love for orchids. The top line advantages of this beautiful plant, which the flower almost has a face (hypnotising!) include improved air quality of the surrounding area. Orchids tend to obtain their nourishment from the air, rain or moisture in the soil. During this period, the fungi grow partly inside orchid roots, helping the plant to absorb water and minerals. The orchid “repays” the fungi by producing some nutrients during photosynthesis that help the fungi to survive. Orchids are an ideal ingredient for personal care products; they have been used in Asia for centuries, mostly for their reparative and protective properties. Helping people of all ages restore and maintain a bright and radiant complexion, orchid extract works to achieve smooth and flawless skin tone.
Last but not least, I wanted to highlight the advantages of nettle. While some people would think it’s a bad idea to plant nettles, it can actually be a great idea if you’re familiar with all the benefits you receive from it which include detoxify the body, promoting healthy blood circulation and cardiovascular health, alleviating allergic reactions (the ingestion of nettle tea is known to help dampen the body’s response to allergens by binding with the body’s histamine receptors) and reducing arthritis pain. Once you’ve planted and grown it in your garden, you can transform it in to tea or capsules to consume yourself.
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